7d Van Driver

Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative - Dartmouth, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5956416

Final date to receive applications: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of 7d Van Driver. The 7d Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting and assisting students to/from school programs and as otherwise needed in vans ranging from 7-15 passengers in size. This position includes operating a wheelchair-accessible van and transporting students who have mobility needs, including assisting students with safely entering and exiting the vehicle and securing wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

This is a part time position on a school year schedule, plus 5 week summer program. Split shift with morning and afternoon transport routes. Approximately 15-20 hours per week. Local travel between programs is required to support students at different school buildings.

High School diploma or equivalent; experience with students with or without disabilities preferred. Must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and School Pupil Transport (7d) License, or the ability to obtain and maintain a School Pupil Transport (7d) License.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid 7d license at all times.
• Obey all Massachusetts state laws regarding driving, including but not limited to, following the speed limit, texting and driving, and ensuring that everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt at all times.
• Conducts daily safety check of the vehicle and report any mechanical problems to the Transportation manager as soon as possible.
  
  --Accurately completes vehicle maintenance forms and maintain vehicle logs.
• Responsible for handling of the students belongings from students residences to/from school programs.
• Provide assistance to students with mobility including lifting.
• Daily cleaning and “gas-up” of the vehicle.
• Practice defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Learn and utilize the appropriate techniques for utilizing the wheelchair vans including ramps, lifts and wheelchair tie-downs.
• Handling of emergency situations, including evacuation and supervision of students during transport until emergency assistance arrives.
• Follow procedures whenever a SMEC vehicle is involved in an accident, including calling police and completing necessary paperwork.
• Ability and willingness to drive any of the SMEC vehicles during inclement weather.
• Accurately completes documentation related to student incidents/injuries, physical intervention, and 51A reports and/or DPPC under the guidance of teacher and/or administration.
• Shows respect and compassion for all members of the school environment including students, families, staff, and other community members.
• Effectively utilizes any recommended adaptive equipment for individual students.
• Participates in all required Collaborative in-services as well as those recommended by supervisors.
• Communicate all significant occurrences to the appropriate supervisor in a respectful and timely manner.
• Maintains an open, honest, and respectful relationship with parents and others involved with the student’s success.
• Maintains professional boundaries with parents and students.
• Physical ability to perform physical restraints/escorts as needed.
• Expected to read and adhere to all Employee Handbook policies.

EOE

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $25 to $25 Per Hour

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